The two key focus areas of this role include our own organisation’s waste management as well as residential organic waste. The role will work across a number of teams to understand waste generation in both settings and to develop and implement programs and strategies to reduce generation and to promote greater resource recovery.
Tasks include but not limited to:
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Assist to develop, maintain and evaluate waste and resource recovery strategies, policies and contracts
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Empower internal stakeholders to incorporate waste & resource recovery initiatives into business operations and processes
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Research solutions for complex and priority waste and resource recovery issues
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Evaluate data to continuously improve and meet the objectives of relevant strategies, policies, plans and legislation
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Manage grants and alternate funding sources.
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Provide specialist advice to council, state and local governments, industry and community on waste and resource recovery issues
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Inform, educate and increase community and corporate awareness on waste and resource recovery issues.
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Assist in the development, delivery and reporting on Council’s Community Plan.
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Assist with the development, implement and review of team plans and budgets
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Represent Council in state, regional and local government projects, working groups and industry forums
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Provide support to the leaders as required
Essential Criteria
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Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Management, Science, communications or similar, and/or relevant industry experience supported by environmental sustainability experience.
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Class ‘C’ Driver’s Licence.
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Demonstrated knowledge of current and emerging issues/trends of waste and resource recovery issues within Local Government or business.
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Demonstrated skills and experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of resources and environmental behavioural change programs
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Proven skills in project management including planning, establishing priorities, evaluation and allocation and management of resources and budget
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Previous experience in waste and resource recovery
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High level communication, interpersonal skills and public presentation skills.
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Demonstrated experience in report writing including ability to measure, evaluate and meet reporting requirements
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High level of computer literacy with good working knowledge or Microsoft office software
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Ability to work in a flexible environment, including weekends, nights and early mornings
How to apply:
Applications must be submitted online by clicking the 'Apply' button below and creating a login using your email address. When submitting your application, make sure to address the Essential Criteria mentioned in the below Position Description in your covering letter. To apply you must address the Essential and Desirable criteria in the position description
Applications close on Thursday, 25 April 2019
For more information, please contact Brad Gray (Team Leader Resource Recovery) on 97079650.
Canterbury Bankstown Council prides itself on being a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. We encourage people with a disability or culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Please note if you are an external contractor you cannot apply for this role until such time as it is advertised externally. Don't hesitate to Contact Human Resources 9707 9999 if you have any questions regarding this.
